How to Kill a Language: A Story of Power, Resistance and the Race to Save Our Words
A globe-spanning investigation into the disappearance of languages that asks: what do we lose – culturally, politically, and personally – when a language dies?
Linguistics
Beyond Belief
A celebration and exploration of gossip, reclaiming it as a powerful tool for building relationships, sharing vital information and enabling women’s voices to be heard.
The Grammar of Angels: The Life of a Renaissance Prodigy and his Search for a Philosophy of Everything
‘Ingenious… a glorious portrait of the great 15th-century prince of learning’ Daily Telegraph
Grime: Documenting the scene’s rise and reign
Experience the 140BPM beating heartbeat of grime exclusively told by a pioneer of the scene – not just as a music genre, but as a living, breathing culture that continues to thrive, inspire, and boldly challenge the status quo.
Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global
*A FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN AND TLS BOOK OF THE SUMMER*
‘The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await’ The Guardian
‘A magisterial feat’ New Scientist
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STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World
Would our lives, relationships and careers be better if we just STFU for a while?
Snails and Monkey Tails
An entertaining, informative, and elegantly designed guide that makes understanding punctuation marks and symbols simple and fun.
A rollicking linguistic ride for fans of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Just My Type.
100 Symbols That Changed the World
100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world’s most recognizable symbols.
The Art of Disagreeing Well: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard
‘Electrifying … A user manual for our polarized world’ Adam Grant, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Think Again
‘Important, compelling and wise’ Johann Hari, Sunday Times-bestselling author of Stolen Focus
Brambly Hedge – Adventures in Brambly Hedge (Brambly Hedge)
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!
A Secret Vice: Tolkien on Invented Languages
First ever critical study of Tolkien’s little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin’s Game of Thrones.